Talk - MassLive.com: Just Asktag:www.masslive.com,2014:/talk/index.ssf/57352011-11-20T12:00:00ZMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceJust Ask: What ever happened to the Memorial Bridge gargoyles? tag:www.masslive.com,2013:/talk/index.ssf//5735.98320212013-01-22T12:00:00Z2013-01-22T12:07:03Z No one we talked to remembers any gargoyles on the Memorial Bridge. Patrick Johnson | pjohnson@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/pjohnson413/index.html
No one we talked to remembers any gargoyles on the Memorial Bridge.
Just Ask: When did Parker Street cease being designated as Route 21? tag:www.masslive.com,2011:/talk/index.ssf//5735.7309480.201111181814262011-11-20T12:00:00Z2013-09-30T22:03:24ZA portion of Parker Street is still known as Route 21. George Graham | ggraham@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/gwgraham/index.html
A portion of Parker Street is still known as Route 21.
Just Ask: Do local TV stations have any plans to broadcast local news shows in high definition?tag:www.masslive.com,2011:/talk/index.ssf//5735.6628726.201107121137352011-07-12T08:30:00Z2013-09-06T01:19:23ZSpringfield stations abc40 and Fox6 plan to start broadcasting in HD by September.Brandon Chasehttp://connect.masslive.com/user/bnchase/index.html
Springfield stations abc40 and Fox6 plan to start broadcasting in HD by September.
Just Ask: What are some of the best breakfast joints in the Springfield area?tag:www.masslive.com,2011:/talk/index.ssf//5735.6514274.201106200904272011-06-19T11:00:00Z2013-07-31T01:07:29ZThere are a lot of great coffee shops or breakfast places in the area.Dwight Shepard | dshepard@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/dbshepar/index.html
There are a lot of great coffee shops or breakfast places in the area.
Just Ask: What is the significance of a bear's face on some signposts in Chicopee Falls? tag:www.masslive.com,2013:/talk/index.ssf//5735.103390412013-04-17T11:00:00Z2013-06-10T17:33:12ZThe images are actually directional signs put up by Teddy Bear Pools. Jeanette DeForge | jdeforge@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jdeforge/index.html
The images are actually directional signs put up by Teddy Bear Pools.
Just Ask: Can Springfield police do anything to slow down speeders around Sabis International Charter School? tag:www.masslive.com,2013:/talk/index.ssf//5735.105478122013-05-14T11:00:00Z2013-05-14T11:08:16ZA Police Department spokesman said the department will set up its portable radar machine in the area from time to time.George Graham | ggraham@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/gwgraham/index.html
A Police Department spokesman said the department will set up its portable radar machine in the area from time to time.
Just Ask: Is it legal to park business vehicles in a residential area in Chicopee? tag:www.masslive.com,2013:/talk/index.ssf//5735.105232262013-05-12T12:00:00Z2013-05-12T12:08:20ZThe answer to this question is, “it depends.”Jeanette DeForge | jdeforge@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jdeforge/index.html
The answer to this question is, “it depends.”
Just Ask: Are there any plans to install a turn signal in the Allen Street, Talmadge Drive area in Springfield? tag:www.masslive.com,2013:/talk/index.ssf//5735.105019952013-05-08T11:00:00Z2013-05-08T11:19:16ZA couple of projects are planned on Allen Street. Patrick Johnson | pjohnson@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/pjohnson413/index.html
A couple of projects are planned on Allen Street.
Just Ask: Are there any plans to repave the Massachusetts Turnpike exit at Interstate 291?tag:www.masslive.com,2013:/talk/index.ssf//5735.104738012013-05-05T11:00:00Z2013-05-05T11:08:45ZA resurfacing project is scheduled to take place in two years, according to a state Department of Transportation spokeswoman. George Graham | ggraham@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/gwgraham/index.html
A resurfacing project is scheduled to take place in two years, according to a state Department of Transportation spokeswoman.
Just Ask: Does Springfield still provide vehicles to 'outrageous' number of city employees? tag:www.masslive.com,2013:/talk/index.ssf//5735.104670162013-05-02T11:00:00Z2013-05-02T11:03:15ZThe mayor’s spokesman said many of the employees are the ones who respond to emergencies, including the 2011 tornado and snowstorm disasters and the downtown gas explosion in the past year. Peter Goonan | pgoonan@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/pgoonan/index.html
The mayor’s spokesman said many of the employees are the ones who respond to emergencies, including the 2011 tornado and snowstorm disasters and the downtown gas explosion in the past year.
Just Ask: How much do the parking clerks earn in Northampton? tag:www.masslive.com,2013:/talk/index.ssf//5735.104526842013-04-30T11:00:00Z2013-04-30T11:21:53ZThere are two positions in the parking clerk’s office, one of which is vacant. Fred Contrada | fcontrada@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/fcontrada/index.html
There are two positions in the parking clerk’s office, one of which is vacant.
Just Ask: Why are Western Massachusetts Electric Co.'s rates higher than National Grid's? tag:www.masslive.com,2013:/talk/index.ssf//5735.104265422013-04-28T11:00:00Z2013-04-28T11:02:12ZIn general, companies’ rates may vary for many reasons, including underground vs. overhead power lines, local property taxes, local wages, urban vs. rural areas of service, size of company, age of transmission network and when the last time was that the company came in for a rate case. Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jkinney/index.html
In general, companies’ rates may vary for many reasons, including underground vs. overhead power lines, local property taxes, local wages, urban vs. rural areas of service, size of company, age of transmission network and when the last time was that the company came in for a rate case.
Just Ask: Can senior citizens get property tax reductions? tag:www.masslive.com,2013:/talk/index.ssf//5735.104069642013-04-24T11:00:00Z2013-04-24T11:07:08ZThe state Department of Revenue offers a senior property tax work-off program that allows seniors to do volunteer work for their local governments in exchange for a reduction in property taxes. Jack Flynn | jflynn@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jflynn413/index.html
The state Department of Revenue offers a senior property tax work-off program that allows seniors to do volunteer work for their local governments in exchange for a reduction in property taxes.
Just Ask: What happened to 22-News meteorologist Shiri Spear? tag:www.masslive.com,2011:/talk/index.ssf//5735.5947043.201103181907452011-03-20T11:00:00Z2013-04-23T20:04:08ZWhy are there no speed limit signs on Shoemaker Lane?The Republican Newsroomhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/the-republican-news/index.html
Why are there no speed limit signs on Shoemaker Lane?
Just Ask: Why are plantings allowed to grow so tall on traffic islands in Holyoke? tag:www.masslive.com,2013:/talk/index.ssf//5735.103391442013-04-21T11:00:00Z2013-04-21T13:01:53ZPlantings in the traffic islands around town are part of the city’s Adopt an Island beautification program, according to a DPW official. Mike Plaisance | mplaisance@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/mplaisance/index.html
Plantings in the traffic islands around town are part of the city’s Adopt an Island beautification program, according to a DPW official.
Just Ask: Does Springfield have any plans to give tax breaks to anyone wanting to build high-rise condominiums downtown? tag:www.masslive.com,2013:/talk/index.ssf//5735.103319732013-04-14T11:00:00Z2013-04-14T11:06:20ZThere has been no request for any such tax break, according to the chairman of the city’s Board of Assessors. Peter Goonan | pgoonan@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/pgoonan/index.html
There has been no request for any such tax break, according to the chairman of the city’s Board of Assessors.
Just Ask: Who is responsible for maintaining new traffic islands on Route 5 in Northampton? tag:www.masslive.com,2013:/talk/index.ssf//5735.103318312013-04-11T11:00:00Z2013-04-11T11:06:31ZThe state Department of Transportation constructed the two islands in question at the request of the city. Fred Contrada | fcontrada@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/fcontrada/index.html
The state Department of Transportation constructed the two islands in question at the request of the city.
Just Ask: Who pays for 2 ambulances on 1 call in Chicopee? tag:www.masslive.com,2013:/talk/index.ssf//5735.103270842013-04-09T11:00:00Z2013-04-09T11:13:32ZThe patient is charged for both ambulances through their health insurance, Fire chief Stephen Burkott said. Jeanette DeForge | jdeforge@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/jdeforge/index.html
The patient is charged for both ambulances through their health insurance, Fire chief Stephen Burkott said.
Just Ask: Why does the traffic light on Park Avenue at Main Street in West Springfield stay red for so long? tag:www.masslive.com,2013:/talk/index.ssf//5735.103059032013-04-07T11:00:00Z2013-04-07T11:05:39ZThe lights at that intersection were installed in the 1940s and allow one and a half minutes for each direction, according to the city’s Department of Public Works chief.Sandra Constantine, The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/sconstantine/index.html
The lights at that intersection were installed in the 1940s and allow one and a half minutes for each direction, according to the city’s Department of Public Works chief.
Just Ask: Why are tractor-trailers allowed to park on the side of Massachusetts Turnpike's service plaza ramps?tag:www.masslive.com,2013:/talk/index.ssf//5735.102995882013-04-04T11:00:00Z2013-04-04T11:10:27ZThe state does not permit tractor-trailers to park on the ramps in service plazas of the Mass. Pike, and works with state police to move them. Dan Ring, The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/dring413/index.html
The state does not permit tractor-trailers to park on the ramps in service plazas of the Mass. Pike, and works with state police to move them.
Just Ask: Do police inspect guns turned in through buyback program? tag:www.masslive.com,2013:/talk/index.ssf//5735.102921972013-04-03T11:00:00Z2013-04-03T11:07:02ZThere is no state or federal mandate for police to check if any crime has been committed with guns that have been surrendered during buybacks, according to Springfield Sgt. John Delaney. George Graham | ggraham@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/gwgraham/index.html
There is no state or federal mandate for police to check if any crime has been committed with guns that have been surrendered during buybacks, according to Springfield Sgt. John Delaney.